The Best Caramel Apples

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Dip apples in water for a few seconds with a slotted spoon to remove any wax from skins; dry with paper towels. Let cool.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Insert sticks through bottom core of each apple.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, and butter together in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 248 degrees F (120 degrees C), stirring constantly to prevent burning, 25 to 30 minutes. A teaspoon of caramel dropped in a glass of cold water should form a firm ball.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Working quickly, dip each apple into caramel to completely coat apple and about 1/2 inch of the handle.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Sprinkle apples with desired toppings while still hot.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Let cool on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 hour. Use caution, caramel is very hot.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)